174Section 14: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG")warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG'sphones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under normal use and service for theperiod commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing forthe following specified period of time after that date:What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned uponproper use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty doesnot cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse,abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure tomoisture or dampness, neglect, unusual physical, electrical orelectromechanical stress, or defects in appearance, cosmetic,decorative or structural items, including framing, and any non-operative parts unless caused by SAMSUNG; (b) defects or damageresulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object whenpressing on a touch screen; (c) equipment that has the serialnumber or the enhancement data code removed, defaced,damaged, altered or made illegible; (d) any plastic surfaces or otherexternally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due tonormal use; (e) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product inconjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (f)defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance,installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved bySAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage from external causes such ascollision with an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt,windstorm, lightning, earthquake, or from exposure to weatherconditions, or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, or improper use ofany electrical source; (h) defects or damage caused by cellularsignal reception or transmission, or viruses or other softwareproblems introduced into the Product; (j) any other acts which arenot the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outsidethe United States. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only ifbattery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the batteryleaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i)Phone 1 YearBatteries 1 YearLeather Case 90 DaysHolster 90 DaysOther Phone Accessories 1 Year